Clarendon Beach, Public beach in Cook County, United States.

Clarendon Beach is a sandy public beach on Lake Michigan in Chicago's Uptown neighbourhood, at the end of Clarendon Avenue near Montrose Avenue. It lies within Cook County, Illinois, about 900 km west of Washington, D.C., and has a continental climate with an average temperature of 8 °C.

Clarendon Beach lies on Lake Michigan in Chicago's Uptown area, at the foot of Clarendon Avenue. The municipal beach was laid out in the 1910s, when Chicago was building public bathing beaches along its lakefront. Its name comes from the adjoining street, and it remains a public beach managed by the Chicago Park District.

Clarendon Beach lies on Lake Michigan in Chicago's Uptown area, at the end of Clarendon Avenue near Montrose Avenue. The surrounding blocks hold a dense mix of apartment buildings, and the beach draws residents from those neighbourhoods as well as from elsewhere in the city. Its name comes from the street that leads to the sand.

The beach is open year-round, though swimming is most comfortable from late spring through early fall when water temperatures are warmer. Parking areas are available nearby and basic facilities like changing areas and showers are provided for visitors.

The shoreline connects directly to Chicago's extensive lakefront trail system, allowing visitors to walk or cycle for miles along the water's edge without interruption. This integration makes it a natural starting point for exploring the broader waterfront.